| Regimental number | 4874 |
| Place of birth | Brisbane Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Storeman |
| Address | South Brisbane, d Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 39 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Woodcroft, Oxford Street, South Brisbane, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 31st Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 31st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations of 29th and 30th September and 1st October these men acted as stretcher bearers, and throughout displayed a courage and devotion to duty which was the admiration of all ranks. On 29th September they brought back large numbers of wounded men of all units to the R.A.P. under an extremely intense artillery and machine gun fire. ON 30th September and 1st October they worked unceasingly, carrying the wounded through heavy artillery barrages and under direct enemy observation. By their cheerfulness and devotion to duty they set a splendid example to all ranks, and undoubtedly contributed to the saving of a large number of lives. At great personal risk Privates [3574] HARVEY and [509] PATTERSON rescued an Officer from a burning tank, and brought him under cover.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |